Real Estate Investing in Colon, Michigan

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,341 • Saint Joseph County

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Should you buy in Colon, MI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 29.6% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $210,197
Avg Monthly Rent $900
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Colon Real Estate

Colon, MI covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are lackluster — this is not a market to enter casually.

Colon is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $900/mo / $210K relationship in Colon looks modest once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Colon's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Best ZIP codes in Sturgis, MI

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Avg Home Value
$210,197
Avg Monthly Rent
$900
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sturgis, MI metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
53%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Sturgis, MI metro
0
Days to pending
11.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Colon, MI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colon, MI

What are home prices like in Colon, MI?

Median home price in Colon, MI is near $210K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

How landlord-friendly is Colon, MI?

Landlord-friendliness in Colon, MI is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

How quickly do rentals get leased in Colon, MI?

Colon, MI carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents of $900/mo.

What does house hacking look like in Colon, MI?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Colon, MI reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Colon, MI?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Colon, MI. The rental market absorbs $900/mo rents without meaningful friction.

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